One year has passed since the introduction of the unitary European patent system, bringing significant changes to the world of patent protection. The new system, which includes the unitary European patent and the Unified Patent Court, was implemented on June 1, 2023, with the entry into force of the Agreement on the Unified Patent Court (UPC). This system allows for patent protection in the EU Member States that have ratified the UPC Agreement with a single application. Additionally, the Unified Patent Court, with its central division in Paris and branches in Munich and Milan, has been operational since June 1, 2023. Italy ranks sixth in the number of unitary patent applications, indicating a positive reception of the new system.
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